Senior Consultant - Internal Audit (Engineering Background) | Business Risk Services
by Grant Thornton in Business Consulting
The Senior Consultant - Internal Audit (Engineering Background) at Grant Thornton UAE, based in Abu Dhabi, is a key role within the Business Risk Services (BRS) team, responsible for delivering comprehensive internal audit and risk management services with a technical focus on engineering and industrial sectors. The position involves executing and leading internal audit assignments across Oil & Gas, Power, Utility, and Energy industries, applying a risk-based internal audit methodology to areas such as plant operations, maintenance, asset integrity, HSE, projects (FEED to EPC), engineering, supply chain management, well integrity, reservoir engineering, drilling operations, materials management, logistics, and sustainability. The consultant will prepare audit planning documents, business proposals, fieldwork programs, close-out reports, and presentations while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering strategic insights. The role also includes formulating audit recommendations, preparing reports for Audit Committees, assisting in financial management (billing, profitability budgets, income collection), and supervising junior auditors during fieldwork. Candidates must have at least 3 years of internal audit or risk management experience within the energy or related sectors, hold a degree in engineering, and be qualified or pursuing certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISM, or CISP. Proficiency in data analytics and technical certifications such as Power BI, MS Azure, AWS, and Google certifications are preferred. Exposure to sustainability, HSE, and process safety audits is highly valued. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, strong technical and analytical capability, and a track record in both practice and industry environments.